Gunner T/Sgt. Edward J. Amand
Hometown: Sewell, N. J.
Squadron: 343th BS 98th Bomb Group
Service # 12047734
Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Purple Heart
Pilot 1st/Lt. Lawrence E. Murphy, DFC KIA
Target: Ploesti (White 4)
Missing Air Crew Report Details
USAAF MACR#:
Date Lost: 1-Aug-43
Serial Number: 42-40313
Aircraft Model B-24D
Aircraft Letter: X
Aircraft: BOOTS
Location: Lost near the target, Ploesti.
Cause: AA Crew of 10 8 KIA 2 POW
Sgt. Amand lost his life in the Ploesti raid "Operation Tidal Wave" one of the most daring raids of WW2 on August 1st 1943. Coming in at tree top level the Pyramiders destroyed Romanian oil refineries. Sgt. Amand was a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross for his valor and heroism.
Lt. Lawrence E. Murphy and crew were leading the 3rd wave attacking White IV. The aircraft took a direct AA hit in the bomb bay and crashed in a refinery ground. Only two escaped the flaming wreck, gunners Yost and McGrath. 3 crew members were never identified.
"He is survived by his parents, Edward G. and Marie E. Amand (nee Lohmiller), and three sisters; Clara Marie (later Mrs. Harold Rishell) and Rosemary (later Mrs. William T. Dougherty), at home, and Mrs. Harry Mills, Williamstown."*
*Courier-Post Wednesday, June 7, 1950
Crew of 42-40313
1st/Lt. Lawrence E. Murphy Pilot
2nd/Lt. Gilbert H. Kyer Co Pilot
2nd/Lt. Joseph T. Rotundo Navigator
2nd/Lt.William Scott Havens Bombardier
T/Sgt. Donald P. Sowers Engineer
T/Sgt. William L. Popham Radio Op.
S/Sgt.Edward Amand Gunner
T/Sgt. John B. Delaloire, Jr
Hometown: Sewell, N. J.
Squadron: 343th BS 98th Bomb Group
Service # 12047734
Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Purple Heart
Pilot 1st/Lt. Lawrence E. Murphy, DFC KIA
Target: Ploesti (White 4)
Missing Air Crew Report Details
USAAF MACR#:
Date Lost: 1-Aug-43
Serial Number: 42-40313
Aircraft Model B-24D
Aircraft Letter: X
Aircraft: BOOTS
Location: Lost near the target, Ploesti.
Cause: AA Crew of 10 8 KIA 2 POW
Sgt. Amand lost his life in the Ploesti raid "Operation Tidal Wave" one of the most daring raids of WW2 on August 1st 1943. Coming in at tree top level the Pyramiders destroyed Romanian oil refineries. Sgt. Amand was a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross for his valor and heroism.
Lt. Lawrence E. Murphy and crew were leading the 3rd wave attacking White IV. The aircraft took a direct AA hit in the bomb bay and crashed in a refinery ground. Only two escaped the flaming wreck, gunners Yost and McGrath. 3 crew members were never identified.
"He is survived by his parents, Edward G. and Marie E. Amand (nee Lohmiller), and three sisters; Clara Marie (later Mrs. Harold Rishell) and Rosemary (later Mrs. William T. Dougherty), at home, and Mrs. Harry Mills, Williamstown."*
*Courier-Post Wednesday, June 7, 1950
Crew of 42-40313
1st/Lt. Lawrence E. Murphy Pilot
2nd/Lt. Gilbert H. Kyer Co Pilot
2nd/Lt. Joseph T. Rotundo Navigator
2nd/Lt.William Scott Havens Bombardier
T/Sgt. Donald P. Sowers Engineer
T/Sgt. William L. Popham Radio Op.
S/Sgt.Edward Amand Gunner
T/Sgt. John B. Delaloire, Jr
Gunner T/Sgt. Edward J. Amand
Hometown: Sewell, N. J.
Squadron: 343th BS 98th Bomb Group
Service # 12047734
Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Purple Heart
Pilot 1st/Lt. Lawrence E. Murphy, DFC KIA
Target: Ploesti (White 4)
Missing Air Crew Report Details
USAAF MACR#:
Date Lost: 1-Aug-43
Serial Number: 42-40313
Aircraft Model B-24D
Aircraft Letter: X
Aircraft: BOOTS
Location: Lost near the target, Ploesti.
Cause: AA Crew of 10 8 KIA 2 POW
Sgt. Amand lost his life in the Ploesti raid "Operation Tidal Wave" one of the most daring raids of WW2 on August 1st 1943. Coming in at tree top level the Pyramiders destroyed Romanian oil refineries. Sgt. Amand was a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross for his valor and heroism.
Lt. Lawrence E. Murphy and crew were leading the 3rd wave attacking White IV. The aircraft took a direct AA hit in the bomb bay and crashed in a refinery ground. Only two escaped the flaming wreck, gunners Yost and McGrath. 3 crew members were never identified.
"He is survived by his parents, Edward G. and Marie E. Amand (nee Lohmiller), and three sisters; Clara Marie (later Mrs. Harold Rishell) and Rosemary (later Mrs. William T. Dougherty), at home, and Mrs. Harry Mills, Williamstown."*
*Courier-Post Wednesday, June 7, 1950
Crew of 42-40313
1st/Lt. Lawrence E. Murphy Pilot
2nd/Lt. Gilbert H. Kyer Co Pilot
2nd/Lt. Joseph T. Rotundo Navigator
2nd/Lt.William Scott Havens Bombardier
T/Sgt. Donald P. Sowers Engineer
T/Sgt. William L. Popham Radio Op.
S/Sgt.Edward Amand Gunner
T/Sgt. John B. Delaloire, Jr
Hometown: Sewell, N. J.
Squadron: 343th BS 98th Bomb Group
Service # 12047734
Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Purple Heart
Pilot 1st/Lt. Lawrence E. Murphy, DFC KIA
Target: Ploesti (White 4)
Missing Air Crew Report Details
USAAF MACR#:
Date Lost: 1-Aug-43
Serial Number: 42-40313
Aircraft Model B-24D
Aircraft Letter: X
Aircraft: BOOTS
Location: Lost near the target, Ploesti.
Cause: AA Crew of 10 8 KIA 2 POW
Sgt. Amand lost his life in the Ploesti raid "Operation Tidal Wave" one of the most daring raids of WW2 on August 1st 1943. Coming in at tree top level the Pyramiders destroyed Romanian oil refineries. Sgt. Amand was a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross for his valor and heroism.
Lt. Lawrence E. Murphy and crew were leading the 3rd wave attacking White IV. The aircraft took a direct AA hit in the bomb bay and crashed in a refinery ground. Only two escaped the flaming wreck, gunners Yost and McGrath. 3 crew members were never identified.
"He is survived by his parents, Edward G. and Marie E. Amand (nee Lohmiller), and three sisters; Clara Marie (later Mrs. Harold Rishell) and Rosemary (later Mrs. William T. Dougherty), at home, and Mrs. Harry Mills, Williamstown."*
*Courier-Post Wednesday, June 7, 1950
Crew of 42-40313
1st/Lt. Lawrence E. Murphy Pilot
2nd/Lt. Gilbert H. Kyer Co Pilot
2nd/Lt. Joseph T. Rotundo Navigator
2nd/Lt.William Scott Havens Bombardier
T/Sgt. Donald P. Sowers Engineer
T/Sgt. William L. Popham Radio Op.
S/Sgt.Edward Amand Gunner
T/Sgt. John B. Delaloire, Jr
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